Project Manager I, Marketing & Sales – Sales Integration

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Manage all sales enablement projects lifecycle, including scoping projects and timelines, and facilitating the execution of tactics and deployments. Facilitate consistent communication among all stakeholders including Brand, Trade Marketing, Legal, IP Management, Comms Planning, and others as applicable, assuring the on-time deployment of launches, announcements and programs to ensure they remain on-budget, on-time and on-quality (tactical). The Project Manager works closely with creative and business resources (including vendors/contractors) assigned to their projects, managing them within scope, as well as assuring their elements are executed on-quality (tactical) and on-time in support of the overarching program deliverables. An effective problem solver on a day-to-day basis, the Project Manager must be adept at anticipating problems and recognizing opportunities to realize efficiencies and minimize scope creep.

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong understanding and proven experience with creative workflows for video & digital production required.
Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
Bachelor’s degree required.
2+ years of experience in corporate environment with focus on developing marketing and educational or sales training messaging strategies and overseeing tactical execution, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while effectively shifting priorities as business needs evolve.
Highly organized and results-driven, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with internal partners.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate key priorities, risks, and recommendations to leadership.

Nice To Haves

Preferred degree disciplines: Marketing, Communications, Marketing/Mass Communications, Advertising, Project Management, Business, Organizational Management, Graphic Design, Art Design.

Responsibilities

Manage all sales enablement projects lifecycle, including scoping projects and timelines, and facilitating the execution of tactics and deployments.
Facilitate consistent communication among all stakeholders including Brand, Trade Marketing, Legal, IP Management, Comms Planning, and others as applicable, assuring the on-time deployment of launches, announcements and programs to ensure they remain on-budget, on-time and on-quality (tactical).
Works closely with creative and business resources (including vendors/contractors) assigned to their projects, managing them within scope, as well as assuring their elements are executed on-quality (tactical) and on-time in support of the overarching program deliverables.
Anticipate problems and recognize opportunities to realize efficiencies and minimize scope creep.
Lead Project kickoff, presenting key deliverables, objectives, budget, and timelines.
Monitor project schedules daily, flagging any bottlenecks and identifying project scope creep.
Manage and update project work using Planner or other MS365 PM application.
Identify and proactively resolve any deliverables that might fall behind schedule.
Manage tactical quality of deliverables (specs for UPC and LMS, program presentation needs for YP).
Ensure thorough documentation of progress and final files.
Responsible for the consistent successful facilitation of project(s) from estimation through launch and maintenance.
Manage all projects on-quality (tactical), on-time and on-budget.
Ensure all projects are accurately represented in WorkFront and necessary changes are made based on internal partner feedback.
Support the deployments for UPC, training, and youth to ensure deliverables are launched on time and on brand.
Alert Director team of any potential concerns or issues with meeting key deliverables due to resourcing.
Monitor day to day project activities.
Contribute to weekly meetings with direct working team to discuss all active projects, potential risks as well as to stay informed of potential issues such as resource and change control matters.
Facilitate estimate requests and confirmation of vendor(s) selection and final production schedules with the Director.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.